The equator is the blank canvas,
A moist, damp, marshy landscape.
Where a variety of living species reside,
Under the protective shield of a misty canopy.
The ooze of dawn’s morning showers,
Trickles through the tops of trees.
Toucans, macaws, and eagles,
Compete for refreshing, morning
Sips of spring water.
The care-free red-eyed tree frogs,
Gaze at the competition around them;
Brightly-feathered birds above and
Slithering snakes below.
Butterflies with wings of garnet,
Azure and magenta float through
The misty abyss.
They notice the swinging monkeys,
Sleeping gorillas and waking jaguars
Resting deep under an oak tree branch.
Iguanas scurry after their next meal,
Instantly disappearing into the foggy understory.
The rainforest has a wide variety of species. From plants to organisms, the rainforest is responsible for life’s biodiversity. (Photo/Wikimedia Commons – Erin McKittrick)
